Title: After Claude Monet - 'regatta At Argenteuil'
Description: Oil Pastel
Description: Oil Pastel
pierre - March 26, 2009 11:16 AM (GMT)
Hi All,
In an effort to develop a more impressionistic approach to my painting, I am studying the Life and Works of many of The Impressionists includiing Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Sisley, etc.
Since visiting Monet's Gardens at Giverny, Normandy, in 2005, I have been particularly interested in Monet's paintings and methods.
I read somewhere that you can learn much by attempting to copy from the Works of the Masters. With apologies to the Master, this is my oil pastel impression of Claude Monet's 'Regatta at Argenteuil' which is one of my favourite Monet paintings.
Painted on Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper 160gsm - painting size: 10" x 7"
Oil Pastels used: Sennelier and Neopastels
Best regards, Pierre
In an effort to develop a more impressionistic approach to my painting, I am studying the Life and Works of many of The Impressionists includiing Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Sisley, etc.
Since visiting Monet's Gardens at Giverny, Normandy, in 2005, I have been particularly interested in Monet's paintings and methods.
I read somewhere that you can learn much by attempting to copy from the Works of the Masters. With apologies to the Master, this is my oil pastel impression of Claude Monet's 'Regatta at Argenteuil' which is one of my favourite Monet paintings.
Painted on Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper 160gsm - painting size: 10" x 7"
Oil Pastels used: Sennelier and Neopastels
Best regards, Pierre
artman - March 26, 2009 04:53 PM (GMT)
I think you need to have a couple of darks in there it is all light or mid toned. Good painting though, and the ultimate question did you learn anything by copying?
Neil - March 26, 2009 06:02 PM (GMT)
Good idea to have a go at the "old masters" Pierre.
Be careful with reflections, anything that leans over above the waterline must have an opposite lean the other way in a reflection.
Keep up the good work and well done.
Neil
Be careful with reflections, anything that leans over above the waterline must have an opposite lean the other way in a reflection.
Keep up the good work and well done.
Neil
pierre - April 7, 2009 02:31 PM (GMT)
Many thanks, Ken and Neil, for your encouraging comments which I appreciate.
Ken, In reply to your question "did you learn anything by copying?", as I mentioned earlier I am trying to develop a more impressionistic approach to my painting particularly in the process of learning to paint with oil pastels. I have several books on Monet's Life and Works and I certainly do learn from attempting to copy or interpret his paintings and I have done so on many occasions.
As you know it has been an accepted method used by the Old Masters and the Impressionists in their formative years and by many other artists since those times. During the 1970's I studied drawing and oil painting at evening courses and we were given many opportunities to study in this way.
Neil, I well remember your comments to me some three years ago when I joined WCP regarding reflections in one of my first marine paintings and I try not to forget your excellent advice. In this instance, I worked from a scan taken from a large 'reference book'. As you can see I had problems scanning it. However, I decided to copy Monet's work as closely as I could with oil pastels in order to try to understand his manner of working, brush strokes, etc. and his 'reflections' rather than trying to interpret the scene.
My sincere thanks to you both, Pierre
Ken, In reply to your question "did you learn anything by copying?", as I mentioned earlier I am trying to develop a more impressionistic approach to my painting particularly in the process of learning to paint with oil pastels. I have several books on Monet's Life and Works and I certainly do learn from attempting to copy or interpret his paintings and I have done so on many occasions.
As you know it has been an accepted method used by the Old Masters and the Impressionists in their formative years and by many other artists since those times. During the 1970's I studied drawing and oil painting at evening courses and we were given many opportunities to study in this way.
Neil, I well remember your comments to me some three years ago when I joined WCP regarding reflections in one of my first marine paintings and I try not to forget your excellent advice. In this instance, I worked from a scan taken from a large 'reference book'. As you can see I had problems scanning it. However, I decided to copy Monet's work as closely as I could with oil pastels in order to try to understand his manner of working, brush strokes, etc. and his 'reflections' rather than trying to interpret the scene.
My sincere thanks to you both, Pierre
robK - April 7, 2009 08:39 PM (GMT)
If you want the definitive reference book on Monet read 'Monet - Nature into Art' by John House. I notice Amazon are selling copies for £15 - £20 well worth it.
Dabbler - April 8, 2009 12:34 AM (GMT)
(claphands) (claphands) (claphands) Pierre this is brilliant! I think you're very brave to copy the masters. (loveh) Sylvia
Shaz - April 8, 2009 06:40 PM (GMT)
Wonderful painting, Pierre. What better way to improve than to learn from the Masters and Monet is my favourite. You have certainly got some great reflections in the water and the colours are beautiful. thssupp
If you get the chance try to see some of his works in real life (if you haven't already), it's a fabulous experience. I saw some of his painting last year at the Royal Academy in London and was fascinated by his use of broken colour and the fact that in some of his paintings close up it was difficult to distinguish detail, but when you stepped away it all came to life.
Some of his canvases were huge and I wondered how he executed them, he must have kept running back and forth to see the progress - great way to keep fit! :lol:
If you get the chance try to see some of his works in real life (if you haven't already), it's a fabulous experience. I saw some of his painting last year at the Royal Academy in London and was fascinated by his use of broken colour and the fact that in some of his paintings close up it was difficult to distinguish detail, but when you stepped away it all came to life.
Some of his canvases were huge and I wondered how he executed them, he must have kept running back and forth to see the progress - great way to keep fit! :lol:
pierre - April 14, 2009 04:27 PM (GMT)
Hi Rob, Sylvia and Sharon,
My sincere thanks to you all for your comments. Sorry to be delayed in replying to you, as mentioned elsewhere, I have been busy reconstructing my website and preparing for an exhibition in May, etc. etc. Hopefully, I will get back to painting again soon.
Rob: Thank you for your information, I will look out for this.
Sylvia: Thank you for your kind thoughts. It was a good exercise and I found it a helpful experience although somewhat humbling!
Sharon: Thank you for your encouraging comments. I was interested to read your remarks concerning Monet's works, especially regarding your thoughts on his method of painting. I had to agree, I certainly had the same experience when I was trying, in my small way, to copy the Master's brushstrokes!!
Kind regards,
Pierre
My sincere thanks to you all for your comments. Sorry to be delayed in replying to you, as mentioned elsewhere, I have been busy reconstructing my website and preparing for an exhibition in May, etc. etc. Hopefully, I will get back to painting again soon.
Rob: Thank you for your information, I will look out for this.
Sylvia: Thank you for your kind thoughts. It was a good exercise and I found it a helpful experience although somewhat humbling!
Sharon: Thank you for your encouraging comments. I was interested to read your remarks concerning Monet's works, especially regarding your thoughts on his method of painting. I had to agree, I certainly had the same experience when I was trying, in my small way, to copy the Master's brushstrokes!!
Kind regards,
Pierre